To celebrate the release of the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc – Part 1: Akaza Sairai (JP: 猗窩座、再来), a special world premiere screening will take place on July 18 at midnight in 24 theaters across 11 prefectures in Japan. The runtime is confirmed to be 155 minutes. Tickets go on sale starting at midnight on July 14.

Additionally, it was announced that the special feature "To the Infinity Castle – Giyu Tomioka Arc" will air during the sixth night of the ongoing Hashira Training Arc broadcast on July 16 at 7:00 PM.

Details of the World Premiere Screening

Screening Date and Time:
July 18 (Friday) at 0:00 AM (equivalent to July 17 at 24:00)

Ticket Sales Start:
July 14 (Monday) at 0:00 AM (equivalent to July 13 at 24:00)

Participating Theaters (24 Locations Across 11 Prefectures):
Hokkaido:TOHO Cinemas Susukino, Lawson United Cinemas Sapporo
Miyagi: TOHO Cinemas SendaiTokyo: TOHO Cinemas Hibiya, TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku, Shinjuku Wald 9, TOHO Cinemas Shibuya, TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro, TOHO Cinemas Ueno, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills
Kanagawa: Yokohama Burg 13, TOHO Cinemas Kawasaki
Aichi: Midland Square Cinema, 109 Cinemas Nagoya
Osaka: TOHO Cinemas Umeda, TOHO Cinemas Namba, Abeno Apollo Cinema
Kyoto: TOHO Cinemas Nijo, T-Joy KyotoHyogo: OS Cinemas Mint Kobe
Hiroshima: Hiroshima Wald 11
Tokushima: ufotable CINEMA
Fukuoka: T-Joy Hakata, United Cinemas Canal City 13

Runtime & Rating:Runtime:
155 minutesRating: PG-12

Based on the manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020 and has sold over 150 million copies, the series is set in the Taisho era, where flesh-eating demons roam. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy whose family is slaughtered by demons. To save his demon-turned sister Nezuko, he joins the Demon Slayer Corps and begins a perilous journey.

The anime adaptation began airing in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the Mugen Train Arc in theaters in October 2020. Subsequent seasons included the Entertainment District Arc in December 2021, the Swordsmith Village Arc in April 2023, and the Hashira Training Arc from May to June 2024. The Mugen Castle Arc, which follows directly after the Hashira Training Arc, is being produced as a trilogy of theatrical films.

Story Overview: Demon Slayer – Mugen Castle Arc

Tanjiro Kamado, determined to restore his demon-turned sister Nezuko to humanity, joins the Demon Slayer Corps. Alongside comrades Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira, Tanjiro battles formidable demons, growing stronger and forming unbreakable bonds.

In previous arcs, Tanjiro fought alongside elite Hashira warriors: the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku in Mugen Train, the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui in Entertainment District, and the Mist and Love Hashira—Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji—in Swordsmith Village.

During the intensive Hashira Training to prepare for the ultimate showdown against the demons, the demon lord Muzan Kibutsuji infiltrates the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, the Ubuyashiki Estate. As the Hashira and Tanjiro rush to protect their leader, they are suddenly cast into a mysterious dimension.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS